A red single-decker bus crashed into a terrace house in Notting Hill, West London, on July 2, 2026, causing significant damage but no injuries. The bus smashed through a bay window at a home on St Quintin Avenue, becoming wedged into the building and blocking the pavement. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) confirmed that two cars were also damaged in the collision.
Emergency Response and Investigation
The LFB received a call at 7:12 pm and dispatched fire crews from North Kensington, Hammersmith, Chelsea, and Croydon. A paramedic in a fast response car attended the scene, but no injuries were reported. The Metropolitan Police stated that no criminal offences had been identified and no arrests were made. An inquiry into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
A neighbour described the impact as like an 'earthquake', according to the Telegraph. Emergency teams worked to remove the vehicle on St Quintin Avenue this morning, with debris littering the street.
Related Collision Nearby
The incident occurred just after another bus collided with a Waymo car metres away on Barlby Road. White Waymo cars are currently being trialled with safety drivers across London ahead of a driverless launch later this year. Other buses were diverted while a cordon remained in place at the scene.
Official Statements
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: 'Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade. No injuries were reported, no arrests have been made, and no criminal offences have been identified. Anyone with information that may assist police is asked to call 101, quoting CAD 7570/2July.'
A Transport for London (TfL) spokesperson added: 'The safety of our customers, colleagues, and members of the public is of paramount importance, and we are working closely with the bus operator, First Bus, who are investigating this incident.'
Johnny Thalassites from Kensington and Chelsea Council said: 'We'd expect an investigation to be underway to establish the cause, but we're just glad nobody appears to be seriously hurt.'
